STALLHOLDER INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

Australia Day festivities will take place in the historic village of Berrima on Sunday 25 January 2025.

As part of the day's events, the annual Citizenship Ceremony and 2025 Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards will feature. To compliment the ceremony and to add a 'festive feel', the traditional Australia Day Market will again return to Market Park. Ther will be children's amusements, live entertainment and of course, the Street Parade at midday!

Successful stall operators will be provided with a 3m x 3m marked site or an appropriately sized site if a food truck or trailer. Stall holders will be required to supply all the equipment for the stall, incuding a marquee (pop-up/temporary structure, optional) tables, chairs, display racks, etc.

COST: 

$55.00 - For a 3m x 3m site

$99.00 - For a Food truck/trailer site 

Applications are open on Friday, 1 November 2024 and close on Friday, 15 December 2024.

Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, 15 December 2024 by COB. Site allocation and invoices will be sent out to each individual stallholder. 

Before submitting the form, please note the following requirements for operating on the day:

• Site bump-in is from 7.00 am to 9.00 am on Sunday, 26 January 2025.
• Trading commences at 9.00 am through to 2.00 pm.
• There is NO electricity supply available.
• Food stall operators will need to provide their own power supply.
• Event parking is not provided for stall operators.
• This is an outdoor event, please consider all weather conditions in planning for the day.
• A copy of your Public Liability Insurance certificate of currency must be attached to this submission for the application to proceed (minimum $20 million).

TERMS & CONDITIONS

GENERAL

1. Wingecarribee Shire Council reserves the right to allocate site positions and these may change at any time.
2. Wingecarribee Shire Council reserves the right to reject or remove inappropriate signage and request the removal of products being sold not listed in the 'Description of Goods' section of the application.
3. Stall holders are required to trade during the opening hours of the market, i.e. 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.
4. No goods or equipment are to be placed more than 1m from the designated stall site space.
5. Wingecarribee Shire Council is not responsible for stolen goods, products or personal belongings from or left behind in the grounds.

FEES & CHARGES

1. There are NO site fees to participate in 2025.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

1. Wingecarribee Shire Council reserves the right to refuse or cancel any booking for failure to comply with the noted Terms & Conditions.

LEGAL OBLIGATIONS

1. Evidence of $20 million current Public Liability insurance is required to be uploaded with this submission.
2. Wingecarribee Shire Council are to be indemnified against liabilities, damages and claims.
3. Stall holders are entirely responsible for ensuring that all WH&S obligations under the statute are general and met.
4. Once the stall holder application is signed and dated and agremeement of the Terms & Conditions are acknowledged, it becomes a legally binding document.

HEALTH & SAFETY CONDITIONS

1. No items likely to be a risk to the public are to be placed outside the stall or site area.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

1. All stall holders are required to abide by Wingecarribee Shire Council's enviromental and waste removal requirements, i.e. stall holders are required to ensure the area around their stall is kept tidy and clear of rubbish, and to ensure that their site is left clean and tidy at the end of use.
2. Stall holders must use the designated bins for the disposal of stall holder waste and packaging.
3. Alternatives to single-use plastic carrier bags are to be provided to customers.

TEMPORARY FOOD PREMISES

1. Under the NSW Food Act 2003, all temporary food handling businesses in NSW are required to provide their details to the NSW Food Authority.
2. A copy of a current Food Handling Certificate is required.
3. No alcoholic beverages are to be sold at the Australia Day market.
4. Stall holders are required to provide recyclable disposable eating utensils for use by customers.
5. Adherence is required to Wingecarribee Shire Council's Temporary Food Premises which defines minimum acceptable standards for the construction and hygenic operation of food premises.
6. A separate compliance declaration will be required from food stalls.